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About the Project Control Manager Role

Esnad Contracting is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Project Control Manager to join our team in Jeddah. This pivotal role is responsible for the comprehensive planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, and project performance reporting to ensure the successful delivery of projects within approved timelines and budgets. The Project Control Manager will play a critical role in maintaining project integrity and providing essential insights to management for informed decision-making. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Establish and manage baseline schedules, meticulously monitoring project progress against approved plans.
• Prepare detailed weekly and monthly progress reports and performance dashboards for stakeholder review.
• Monitor project costs, performing thorough analysis of variances between planned and actual expenditures.
• Conduct in-depth schedule analysis to identify critical activities that may impact project delivery timelines.
• Perform delay analysis and proactively recommend corrective and recovery actions to mitigate schedule slippage.
• Coordinate effectively with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance teams to ensure seamless project alignment.
• Track and evaluate change orders, assessing their impact on project cost and schedule.
• Prepare Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports and performance metrics for management review.
• Support project management in forecasting, budgeting, and critical decision-making processes.
• Identify project risks related to schedule and cost, and develop robust mitigation plans.
• Ensure strict compliance with project controls procedures, established standards, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, specifically in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Project Controls, encompassing planning, scheduling, and cost control functions.
• Demonstrated strong experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial, or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Mandatory proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential for this role.
• A solid understanding of project planning principles, cost control methodologies, forecasting techniques, and reporting best practices.
• Proven experience in delay analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), and project performance measurement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and various project reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills are required.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Project Controls
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Cost Control
• Progress Monitoring
• Project Performance Reporting
• Schedule Analysis
• Delay Analysis
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Project Performance Measurement
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Risk Management
• Mitigation Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Coordination Skills

Additional Information

Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or other relevant qualifications will be considered an advantage. The role is full-time and based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.